ss her face as she stood on the sidewalk. The str

nson's grip. She took a step back, pu

led out the rest of the cash she had on

. For everything. Your acting was incredi

r hand. He stayed quiet for two agonizing sec

around herself to ward off the chill. "When I get my ne

rated in Anson's chest.

as broke, but he had pride

ked. "If any of my friends ever n

of his jacket. He pulled out a mat

ere was no company logo. No address. Just a single word st

Darla asked, her

n lied smoothly, his face a mask

to her clutch. It made sense. A guy with

urb. Darla opened the door and

ds in his pockets. His dark eyes loc

safe," h

the busy traffic. She leaned her head back against the seat

s of the cab until they dis

modating expression vanished from his face. His

quiet blocks between himself and the venue before stopping on a deserted corner. A custom

nt, jumped out of the driver's se

or. He tossed the crumpled hundreds onto the

mirror. He swallowed hard. "Boss... did you

ose. He shot Isaac a glare so lethal i

manila folder over the center console. "The backgr

e pages, stopping on the police report regar

, his voice cold and sharp. "If they get w

the ruthless CEO of MUA Group, never

assing city lights. He could still feel the

Anson c

heading toward the most expensive